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GC State Team 2022

The GC State Team had a photographic session on Sunday. Under a bright blue Queensland sky, this hardy looking bunch of Golf Croquet warriors are set to play hard in South Australia.

GG Albury Handicap Doubles and Singles

ACA Events notes that there are currently significant cases of covid around Australia, but no significant travel restrictions. ACA Events has therefore decided to proceed with the Aust Handicap GC Doubles & Singles at Albury on 26-30 Sept 2022.

MacRobertson SHIELD 2022

This International event is played between Australia, New Zealand, UK, and USA. It will be played at the Victorian Croquet Center on the 2-19 November 2022. Australia will be defending the shield which it won in 2017, the first time since 1935. Australia will be represented by Robert Fletcher, Malcolm Fletcher, Ian Dumergue, Edward Wilson, Dwayne McCormark, Stephen Forster.

Accelerate 2022-2025 released by Department of Tourism, Innovation & Sports

Accelerate 2022-2025 centers on key commitments: Enhance pathways for Queensland's athletes, coaches, and officials Collaborate with the active industry to get more Queenslanders moving Operate venues that serve community and industry from grassroots to elite https://www.dtis.qld.gov.au/sport/activate-queensland

Information re CLUB INSURANCE

Paul Reynolds, CAQ Darling Downs Regional Delegate, shared this information for Clubs about what the insurance covers members for.

ACA Open Singles & Doubles 2022

In 2022, the annual Australian Association Croquet Open Singles & Doubles Championships are being held at the Victorian Croquet Centre, Cairnlea; the largest croquet specific venue in the southern hemisphere, with twelve courts. Each year these prestigious events attract players from across the country and around the world, and this year, the Australian Croquet Association again welcomes Parbery Consulting, who returns as the major sponsor of the Australian Association Croquet Championships

Australian Croquet Online Magazine

The latest Australian Croquet Online Magazine is now available by clicking on the link in the body of this News Post. You will also find it on the website under the Newsletters page.

New WCF Referee Regulations

All Referees please take note: New Referee Regulations (Version1.6) have been issued by the World Croquet Federation.

Gibson Medal Winner

Congratulations Kathie Grant on winning the Gibson Medal last weekend. Kathie is the fifth woman to win this prestigious medal in the previous thirty years. Runner up was Troy McCallum. Consolation prize winner was Lindsay David. Well played everyone.

Adding contacts and group lists in Outlook.com email

During the past week many clubs have successfully accessed their email account using Outlook.com. Thanks for your patience with the process, as we become more familiar with the program it will become easier for all of us. Please read more for an explanation of how to create contacts and groups.

CAQ EMAIL SYSTEM IS WORKING AGAIN

Dear All, Please be advised that the email system for CAQ is currently working again. Apologies for any inconvenience this has caused. Thanks for your patience, CAQ Management

State Golf team

Congratulations to the members of the State Golf Team: Ross Rillie (Captain) Greg Bury Gordon Giles Graham McLean Mary McMahon Rosemary Newsham (Vice-Captain) Megan Stuart Beryl Turner Bob Martin (Manager and First reserve) Dennis Green (second, non-travelling reserve) Marilyn Nelson (First reserve) Helen Rillie (second, non-travelling reserve)

Are you having trouble logging in?

The most common problem we have experienced so far is members unable to log on. The System will prompt you on what to do. If you have not made a password the system will send you your user name and let you pick your own password. For more information look under the HOW TO button.

2023 Women’s Association Croquet World Championship

The ACA Association Croquet Selection The 2023 Women’s Association Croquet World Championship will be held between 7 - 14 January 2023 at several clubs in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, head-quartered at the United Croquet Club. The field will be limited to 40 players. For more information see: https://worldcroquet.org/2023-ac-womens-world-championship-entry-information/

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